Sounds like RA to me folks! The high RA is the most frequent test to determine whether or not people have the rheumatoid factor. Also the arthritic changes to the joints look just like mine. I have sero-negative Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sero-negative means blood tests negative but x-rays shows positive.

There may be futher tests that will prove out lupus. I'm really not sure. When do you see the rheumie or hear from him/her to find out what he/she thinks?

Billye